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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.59, 1,323.18 and 664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.59, 1,323.18 and 664.25 is: 916.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.59 : 1,323.18 = 664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.59/1,323.18 = 664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.59x = 1,323.18 × 664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.59x = 878,915.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,915.70/958.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.88

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